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Jan. 22
Today in History: Jan. 22
On Jan. 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision established a constitutional right to abortion, later overturned in 2022. Other notable events include Queen Victoria's death in 1901 and Kobe Bryant's 81-point game in 2006.
History
Jan. 21
Today in History: Jan. 21
On Jan. 21, historical events include the U.S. reporting its first COVID-19 case in 2020, King Louis XVI's execution in 1793, Lenin's death in 1924, and the Women's March in 2017. Notable birthdays include Jack Nicklaus and Geena Davis.
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Jan. 20
Today in History: Jan. 20
On Jan. 20, 1981, Iran released 52 American hostages after 444 days. Notable events on this date include Hong Kong's cession to Britain in 1841 and Barack Obama's 2009 inauguration as the first Black U.S. president.
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Jan. 19
Today in History: Jan. 19
On Jan. 19, 1937, Howard Hughes set a transcontinental air speed record. Other notable events include Verdi's "Il Trovatore" premiere in 1853 and Indira Gandhi's 1966 election as India's PM.
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Jan. 18
World/nation trivia: The week of Jan. 19-25
From Georgia's secession in 1861 to the Mars rover landing in 2004, this week in history saw significant events such as Indira Gandhi's election, Roe v. Wade and the end of the Battle of the Bulge.
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Jan. 17
Today in History: Jan. 17
On January 17, significant events include the start of Prohibition in 1920, the Great Brink's Robbery in 1950, and Eisenhower's farewell address in 1961. Notable birthdays include Michelle Obama and Jim Carrey.
History
Jan. 16
Today in history: Jan. 16
On this day: Jan. 16 marks the start of Operation Desert Storm in 1991, Sherman's 1865 land order for freed slaves, and Curt Flood's 1970 MLB lawsuit.
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Jan. 15
Today in History: Jan. 15
On January 15, key historical events include Sully Sullenberger's 2009 emergency landing on the Hudson River, Elizabeth I's 1559 coronation, and Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1929 birth. Wikipedia debuted in 2001.
History
Jan. 14
Today in History: Jan. 14
On January 14, 2013, Lance Armstrong confessed to doping on Oprah, ending years of denial. This day also marks the U.S. ratifying the Treaty of Paris in 1784, and the 1943 Casablanca Conference.
History
Jan. 13
Today in History: Jan. 13
On January 13, 2021, Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for incitement of insurrection, marking his second impeachment. This day also commemorates historical events like the arrival of English colonists in 1733 and the Air Florida crash in 1982.
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